CULVER CITY, Calif., November 30, 2010 — Peter Craig has been tapped to adapt the French-Canadian blockbuster Fathers and Guns for Sony Pictures, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures. The film is being developed and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall along with Denise Robert and Emile Gaudreault, producer and writer-director, respectively, of the original film.
Peter Craig To Adapt French-Canadian Motion Picture Phenomenon "Fathers And Guns"
Fans Get Closer To Their Favorite Movies And TV Shows With, Sony Pictures' Face Of The Fan®
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 19, 2010 — Moviegoers and TV viewers can now get closer to their favorite projects than ever before with Sony Pictures Entertainment's Face of the Fan®, a new initiative for virtual talent sourcing. By visiting http://www.FaceOfTheFan.com, users nationwide can participate in online casting calls and contests for Sony Pictures' properties—turning today's fans into tomorrow's stars .
School's Out, "Bad Teacher" Is In: Columbia Pictures Moves Cameron Diaz Comedy To Summer
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 18, 2010 — Columbia Pictures will release the comedy Bad Teacher on June 17, 2011, as school gets out for the summer moviegoing season, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.
Michelle Raimo-Kouyate Named President Of Production For Sony Pictures Animation
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 11, 2010 — Michelle Raimo-Kouyate has been named president of production for Sony Pictures Animation, it was announced today by Bob Osher, President of Digital Productions for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The respected industry veteran joins SPA from Dreamworks Animation, where she was serving as executive producer for the upcoming feature Puss in Boots, a spin-off of the blockbuster Shrek.
Crackle Builds Optimized Site For Google TV
CULVER CITY, Calif., November 10, 2010 — Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment's premium video entertainment network, has built an optimized website for Google TV, it was announced today by Eric Berger, senior vice president, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Offering a unique mix of high-quality content, Crackle's ad-supported service features original series, an unmatched collection of full-length television shows, and unedited motion pictures from the vast Sony Pictures library. Crackle can be accessed on Google TV through the Spotlight section.
Sony Pictures Television Forms New Production Company In Dubai
Dubai and London — Tuesday 2 November 2010 — In a further expansion of its international production business, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced the formation of a new production company to serve the Arabic speaking market, fronted by local production executives, Ziad Kebbi and Dany Karam. The announcement was made by Kees Abrahams, president, international production, SPT.
Columbia Pictures Acquires Feature Film Rights To "Emergency!: This Book Will Save Your Life" For Team Downey And Michael Deluca
Culver City, Calif - October 20, 2010 - Columbia Pictures has optioned the rights for the non-fiction book Emergency!: This Book Will Save Your Life by Neil Strauss to be developed into a feature film produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Michael DeLuca, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach, presidents of Columbia Pictures. The project is being considered as a possible starring vehicle for Downey. Allan Loeb (Wall Street 2, Dilemma) is writing the screenplay.
Sony Pictures Earns Ema Green Seal Awards For Sustainable Production On 12 Films
Culver City, Calif - October 19, 2010 - Columbia Pictures has optioned the rights for the non-fiction book Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that the Environmental Media Association selected twelve Sony/Columbia Pictures films to receive EMA Green Seal Awards. The films recognized include Eat, Pray, Love; SALT, The Green Hornet, The Social Network, Grown Ups, Karate Kid, Bad Teacher, Battle: Los Angeles, The Other Guys, Anonymous, How Do You Know, and Just Go With It.
Sony Pictures Television Appoints Eddie Nelson To Lead Emea Networks
London - 19 October 2010 - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) today announced that it has appointed Eddie Nelson as senior vice president, EMEA Networks. Nelson, who is currently general manager, SPT Networks Central Europe, takes up his new role with immediate effect. The announcement was made by Andy Kaplan, president, networks, SPT.
The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film In 3D
Culver City, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2010) - On Nov. 16, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment presents a documentary on the world's greatest sporting spectacle, The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D on Blu-ray 3D for the SRP of $39.95. The 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament attracted hundreds of millions of wide-eyed fans around the globe, decked out in colorful jerseys and painted in national colors to support their teams.
